Preparation

Thoroughly mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice in a bowl. Toss the raisins with 2 tablespoons of the flour mixture. Whisk the butter, shortening, brown sugar, sugar and eggs in a bowl; beat in the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Pour over the dry ingredients, and stir to form a batter. Stir in the pecans and raisins.

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Pour and scrape the batter into the prepared pan; spread evenly. Bake for 27 to 30 minutes, or until just set and golden on top. Cool completely in the pan on a rack. Cut into bars and remove from pan with a spatula.